SF Menthol Cough Drop

Menthol · Lozenge · Oral

Over the counter

Active ingredient

Active ingredient (in each drop) Menthol 5.8 mg

Purpose

Purpose Cough suppressant/ Oral anesthetic

Uses

Uses temporarily relieves: cough as may occur with a cold occasional minor irritation and sore throat

Warnings

Warnings Sore throat warning: if sore throat is severe, persists for more than 2 days, is accompanied or followed by fever, headache, rash, swelling, nausea, or vomiting, consult a doctor promptly. If sore mouth symptoms do not improve in 7 days, see your dentist or doctor promptly. These symptoms may be serious.

Ask a doctor before use

Ask a doctor before use if you have: persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema cough accompanied by excessive phlegm (mucus)

Stop use and ask a doctor

Stop use and ask doctor if cough persists for more than 7 days, tends to recur, or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious condition. sore throat is severe, or irritation, pain or redness lasts or worsens sore mouth does not improve in 7 days

Pregnancy or breast-feeding

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children

Keep out of reach of children.

Directions

Directions adults and children 5 years and over allow 1 drop to dissolve slowly in mouth. May be repeated every two hours as necessary or as directed by a doctor. children under 5 years ask a doctor

Inactive ingredients

Inactive ingredients: Acesulfame potassium, corn starch, eucalyptus oil, FD&C blue no. 1, FD&C red no. 40, glycerin, gum arabic, isomalt, maltitol syrup, medium chain triglycerides, natural & artificial flavors, potassium sorbate, soybean oil, sucralose and water.

Questions?

Questions? Or to report an adverse event call 1-800-245-2898. Monday - Friday, 9AM - 4PM EST

Label text from the FDA structured product label by Walgreen Co. (revised Dec 21, 2025). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.

Active ingredients

SF Menthol Cough Drop NDC products (2)

NDCStrength & formLabelerType
37808-051Menthol 5.8 mg/1
Lozenge
HEBOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
0363-1085Menthol 5.8 mg/1
Lozenge
Walgreen Co.OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG

Frequently asked questions

What is SF Menthol Cough Drop used for?

Uses temporarily relieves: cough as may occur with a cold occasional minor irritation and sore throat

Who makes SF Menthol Cough Drop?

SF Menthol Cough Drop is listed by 2 labelers in the FDA NDC directory, including HEB, Walgreen Co..